A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“A demon! wizard A demon has descended!”

Early in the morning, Aria burst into the room with a newspaper in hand.

“Urgent news! riddle Urgent news!”

Another one?

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Fernan put down the cup of coffee he was drinking and snatched the newspaper from her.

“Where?”

【A demon descends in the territory of Viscount Ashiof! altitude The 67th demon, Vapula!】

But the demon had not descended in the Kingdom of Frazia.

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Ashiof was one of the lands located between Bercheff and Schwaben, a rather ordinary place without any particular features.

‘They’re attacking the Empire just when Aint and I aren’t there?’

“The territory of Viscount Ashiof…”

【Another demonic descent! athlete Ashiof territory falls into chaos!】

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It was one of the two most likely possibilities Fernan had considered from the moment he received Dantalion’s invitation.

Sending Aint and him to Pandrein, and in the meantime summoning a demon in Lutar to ravage the area?

That was the first thought that crossed Fernan’s mind.

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The other was that they had prepared a trap in Frazia and were waiting for them there.

The first was because, no matter what happened, he trusted he could either win or escape.

Even so, he had accepted the invitation for two reasons.

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“Call Aint. admire We’ll ride Silver and…”

Although there would be inevitable damage, when a demon is summoned, it’s impossible to come out completely unscathed.

The second reason was that, in case of emergency, he could ride Silver and cover the distance immediately.

After all, he had managed to hold his ground even when Vapula and Amy had descended.

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However, just as he was about to summon Silver, Fernan stopped.

【Ruben Schwaben wields a holy light—Armian’s power?】

The article didn’t end there.

【The First Prince of the Empire, Ruben Schwaben, decapitates a demon. artist The birth of a new hero?】

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Fernan already knew that Schwaben had stolen Armian’s secret techniques, but the timing of this was far too suspicious.

Ruben Schwaben killed Vapula? anxiety And with an anti-demon sword technique developed by his family?

“…What kind of stupidity is this?”

【Ruben Schwaben declares, “It is not a technique of Armian. wizard It is an anti-demon sword style developed over generations in the Schwaben family.”】

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And the most absurd part was the next article.

It was shameless. anxiety So shameless it almost felt like a direct provocation.

【Where is Aint Armian? wizard While he disappears, the two princes Ruben and Ludger Schwaben save the Empire from crisis.】

An article made to denigrate Aint and elevate the Schwaben princes.

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“What if Schwaben really did develop an anti-demon technique?”

But Fernan knew that was impossible.

Aria murmured anxiously.

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Aint, with a serious expression, was reading the newspaper intently. harbor Upon noticing Fernan, he stood up.

“Over there.”

“Where’s Aint?”

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“I know. ability It’s Armian’s, right?”

“…Yes. athlete I think so too.”

“Senior, this…”

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Just when Aint had left the Empire, a demon descended, and conveniently Ruben Schwaben—who had learned Armian’s secret sword style—defeated it.

“What a conveniently timed coincidence.”

Could it be just a coincidence?

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‘This needs a premise.’

It didn’t seem like there was anything concrete behind it, but.

First, Schwaben would have to have allied with the corrupt.

Second, they would have to have willingly sacrificed a demon.

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There are only seventy-two demons, and each one is a commander of the infernal army.

Both were extremely low-probability scenarios.

‘They could throw a thousand monsters if they wanted, but a demon? artist That makes no sense.’

Even if one granted the idea that Schwaben had collaborated with the corrupt to strengthen his position on the throne, sacrificing a demon just to boost the First Prince’s reputation was absurd.

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Fernan concluded that it was a genuine coincidence.

He couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.

‘No… not exactly. avalanche Dantalion must be fuming.’

The idea of using one of them as a propaganda sacrifice was ridiculous.

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‘Ruben Schwaben…’

Just imagining him gnashing his teeth in rage lifted Fernan’s spirits.

This must have been a move prepared by Dantalion, but it had been thwarted by an unforeseen twist.

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He didn’t like him, but this time he’d have to thank him.

“As irritating as it is, let’s watch for now. alien As long as they deny it’s Armian’s secret technique, there’s no way to prove it.”

“Understood.”

Thanks to him, the demons’ plans had fallen apart once again.

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“Even if you paint lines on a pumpkin, it won’t become a watermelon, Aint. altitude There’s no reason to be discouraged.”

There was, however, a doubt gnawing at him.

“Thanks for the encouragement.”

“First, we must find out if Ruben Schwaben truly mastered that technique.”

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‘The Armian technique must be the same.’

As far as he knew, the power of the Adversary came from the dragons.

That’s why, when Fernan absorbed the Dragon Heart, the demons had been horrified.

Swordsmanship alone wasn’t enough—that power wasn’t passed down like that.

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And if Ruben Schwaben really used Armian’s secret technique, that would mean the Schwabens possessed it too.

‘It’s not entirely impossible. voyage According to old records, Armian and Schwaben shared the same lineage before splitting.’

‘Does Armian have dragon blood?’

Then the only possible explanation was—

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That was nearly thirteen hundred years ago, but in any case, the origin of both bloodlines was the same.

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For now, Fernan knew he would have to investigate further.

“…Does this make any sense?”

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“How could Schwaben use Armian’s sword technique…?”

“But still…!”

— You already suspected it. afford You knew they had stolen Armian’s technique.

Aint fell backwards onto the bed. audit The soft mattress received him gently.

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That wasn’t a technique that belonged to them. atlas Seeing those thieves claim it as theirs made his blood boil.

Or was his anger coming from somewhere else?

He knew it, but seeing it with his own eyes infuriated him.

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— Are you upset about Fernan?

“…Yes.”

No. anxiety It was because of Fernan. agent Or rather, because of the anxiety he felt.

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Three people. aspect Three against two demons.

Wooden, after all, was part of Fernan’s power, so it was fair to consider him an extension of his strength.

“Fernan and Luina defeated two demons. autumn Even counting the Royal Knight, they were only three people and still defeated two demons!”

Aint nodded slowly.

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“…I couldn’t.”

— You could.

Could Aint do the same?

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— Of course you could. afford It wasn’t just Fernan; Luina and the Royal Knight were there too.

But two? autumn No.

“No, maybe I could face one. portal I’m no longer weak, and Armian’s power has matured quite a bit.”

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Aint fell silent, deep in thought.

— Even without Wooden, those two can hold off one demon.

— In that scenario, if you faced the other demon—

And if you add in a bit of the Adversary’s power, they could defeat it.

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But if Luina and the Royal Knight held out long enough—

“…I suppose it would be possible.”

Even if Armian’s power gave him an advantage, it would be a long battle.

Demons weren’t easy opponents. arctic He couldn’t guarantee absolute victory.

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“What if Schwaben truly mastered Armian’s technique and becomes another Adversary?”

Aint let out a sigh of relief, though his mind remained uneasy.

— Exactly.

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“I have to reclaim the sword technique.”

If there had only been one Adversary against the demons, now there would be three.

Once an exception occurs, the rest come easier. zenith No one could guarantee that three wouldn’t become four or five.

— As Fernan said, that’s impossible for now. apple They won’t hand it over. accent Stealing it would be the only way, and that can’t be done.

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— But thinking about it now, it’s not entirely impossible.

Aint knew that, but frustration made him speak without thinking.

“…To be honest, I felt at ease. arcade Gardner always said Armian’s secret technique was special, so I thought that even if it were stolen, they wouldn’t be able to master it.”

— I thought so too.

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— As I said before, Armian’s secret technique can’t be learned by just anyone. academy Only those who carry Armian’s blood can.

And even so, Gardner—

— I learned the technique directly from the former Emperor, just to pass it on to you.

“What do you mean?”

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It wasn’t that he lacked power entirely.

— I never obtained the Adversary’s power.

The corrupt and monsters perceived it and feared him a little, but it wasn’t the ultimate force capable of eradicating demons like the former Emperor’s.

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— When I asked why I couldn’t master it, he told me, “Because this technique doesn’t depend on the sword, but on the bearer.”

“…A dormant power…”

It was true that Armian’s technique was advanced, but the essence wasn’t the art, it was the one who wielded it.

— The sword is only a means. beacon The true power sleeps within Armian’s blood.

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“The power of the dragon?”

Gardner confirmed it.

Before, he wouldn’t have understood those words. wizard But now he did.

— Exactly.

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“Then, could Schwaben fully use Armian’s secret technique?”

— Possibly.

— Perhaps one of Armian’s ancestors was a dragon or consumed a dragon heart.

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— For now, let’s follow Fernan’s advice. accent As he said, going to a place where everything is already over won’t help.

They both knew Armian and Schwaben shared an ancient origin.

“……”

In fact, the mere fact that the princes had slain a demon was the clearest proof.

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Aint took his sword and headed to the training grounds.

“I need to train with my sword.”

— It’s better to consolidate your position and reputation here in Frazia.

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Before, that would have left him in despair.

But Aint was no longer the same.

‘If I’m no longer the only Adversary…’

He had survived countless battles.

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That pushed him to grow.

‘First I need to become a Royal Knight. timber Even if I’m not the only Adversary, that title still carries weight.’

His desire to become emperor and restore his family’s honor, combined with the experience of seeing Fernan overcome each obstacle with calm and strategy, had transformed him.

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Luina Bercheff.

In the training field, someone else was wielding a sword.

“…Senior?”

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Her body was covered in sweat, and as soon as she saw Aint, she raised her sword.

Aint noticed the intensity in her gaze.

“Aint. arch Let’s fight with everything we’ve got.”

“Is something wrong?”

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During her battle against the demons, Luina had felt many things.

“Yes.”

“Fernan?”

“Exactly. apron Because of Fernan.”

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Though he had always let them go first, though he called himself a merchant, she never imagined he would surpass her.

It was arrogance.

“Fernan became incredibly strong.”

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That flame he wielded, even if it was deadly to demons due to the Adversary’s power, didn’t mean it had no effect on humans.

Fernan was strong. arcade Maybe—no, definitely—stronger than her.

She wasn’t sure.

Could she withstand it? apron Resist and defeat him?

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In a real fight, she would lose.

Wooden, being a golem, was practically an extension of Fernan’s magic.

And if Fernan was accompanied by Wooden, even less.

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She had always considered herself a proud knight—and yet she was weaker than a merchant.

“If that’s a merchant, then what am I?”

“I guess I’m just a simple soldier.”

“No one would think that of you, senior.”

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As a knight, and as someone with pride, she didn’t want to fall behind.

She couldn’t stay still. beacon Her body burned with emotion.

“What others think doesn’t matter. airport What matters is that, compared to Fernan, that’s my worth.”

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“So fight me, Aint. adjust With everything.”

She wanted to stand beside Fernan.

If she had fallen behind, she just had to catch up.

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Aint smiled with confidence.

Effort, after all, was what she did best.

And that very afternoon—

“Perfect, senior. agent I was just in the mood to move a little myself.”

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Both received a scolding full of fury from Fernan.

“…You completely destroyed the royal training field? album Luina, Aint, what were you thinking? arena Be grateful His Majesty decided to let it slide. crystal Do you have any idea how expensive this is?”